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Tax plan will have New Yorkers screaming ‘bloody murder’

New York home owners could be “screaming bloody murder” if a plan to shake up property taxes takes hold. Housing attorney Martin Heistein said the proposals just released by the mayor’s Advisory Commission On .....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyFeb 5th, 2020

De Blasio"s affordable-housing plan was a victim of his failed presidential bid

The mayor’s failed presidential campaign has claimed another victim. Six years ago  at LaGuardia Community College in Queens and promised to “lift the floor for New Yorkers crushed by skyrocketing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 30th, 2020

Stringer blasts mayor"s affordable-housing plan as a "gentrification industrial complex"

City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who is hoping to replace Bill de Blasio in Gracie Mansion next year, took a wrecking ball to the mayor's affordable housing policies on Wednesday. "And instead of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 30th, 2020

Exclusive: Bowser"s pick for top economic development official could signal "aggressive pace" on housing

The D.C. mayor wants her chief of staff to stay on as deputy mayor for planning and economic development......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 28th, 2020

Affordable housing must remain a New York priority

New Yorkers remain concerned about access to safe and affordable housing in the state, so it was encouraging to hear Governor Cuomo emphasize his Administration’s commitment to expanding affordable opportunities fo.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyJan 22nd, 2020

Mayor Walsh lays out "unprecedented" $500M plan for affordable housing

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh proposed a plan to inject $500 million in funding for low- and middle-income housing in the city of Boston during the next five years, an “unprecedented” investment that would represent “one of the most progressive hou.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 7th, 2020

Judge strikes down de Blasio"s Inwood rezoning plan

The 2018 rezoning of Inwood led by Mayor Bill de Blasio was struck down by a state judge Thursday, dealing a major blow to one of the administration's signature affordable-housing efforts.  Judge... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkDec 24th, 2019

Multi-faith coalition could answer the prayers of New Yorkers struggling with housing affordability

Millions of families in New York are struggling to find a quality home at an affordable price during our continuing housing crisis. This is a statewide crisis even though so much media att.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyDec 10th, 2019

Affordable housing gets boost in Mayor Ginther"s proposed 2020 Columbus budget

Affordable housing and investment in struggling neighborhoods get a boost in Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed $965 million city operating budget for 2020 – including doubling the housing staff in the Department of Development to 18. The De.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 13th, 2019

Housing boss kicks off Proptech NYC

New York’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Development, Vicki Been kicked off the 2019 MIPIM PropTech NYC event today (Tuesday) The two-day summit will see some of th.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyNov 12th, 2019

City housing czar: Not "realistic" to expect property-tax reform under de Blasio

The de Blasio administration has a new message on property-tax reform: the buck stops with the next mayor. That was the signal Deputy Mayor Vicki Been sent at a Crain's Business Breakfast event... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 16th, 2019

Low-income New Yorkers in line for affordable housing jobs

A new program to train low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the affordable housing sector has been launche.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyAug 30th, 2019

Low-income New Yorkers in line for home building jobs

A new program to train low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the affordable housing sector has be.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyAug 29th, 2019

Seattle mayor draws up spending plan for the $144M Mercer Mega Block sale

The money will be split between transportation and housing, with Mayor Jenny Durkan proposing putting most of the funds to affordable housing......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 19th, 2019

City"s affordable housing has fewer gains this year than last

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday released the number of affordable-housing units the city created in the most recent fiscal year. The city financed 25,299 affordable units in fiscal year 2019—bringing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 3rd, 2019

San Jose affordable housing project with shipping container homes can"t find funding

Years in the making, a proposed affordable housing project on the border of San Jose's Willow Glen hit a significant stumbling block when the nonprofit developer behind the project was unable to secure financing......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 2nd, 2019

Viewpoint: City"s efforts can help housing, but we have to get it right

Boston’s record growth and real estate boom has been accompanied by ambitious plans to increase its affordable-housing production, as well as concerns that the city is becoming too expensive for anyone but the wealthy to live in — as the mayor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 28th, 2019

Presidential salary for new NYCHA boss

The new chairman of the city’s beleaguered housing authority is to be paid more than the President of the United State to turn things around for over 400,000 New Yorkers living in public housing. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Secreta.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyJun 25th, 2019

Here are takeaways from day one of Charlotte leaders" trip to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Affordable housing. Skills training and trade work for people with criminal records. Economic mobility. Those issues dominated a conversation Wednesday between Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto at the Phipps Con.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 13th, 2019

Why voter registration and affordable housing go hand in hand

America’s greatest equalizer is the constitutional privilege to vote. However, for many low-income New Yorkers, simply registering to vote can be a c.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyMay 31st, 2019